Basel University

At the University of Basel or BASEL - the status of a higher education institution. The history of the Swiss university is very ancient and dates back to 1460. The central building is located in Basel, right next to the River Rhine. This is a pretty picturesque place to get knowledge. The university has a modern interior in which students feel comfort and coziness.

Rating

Basel is one of the top ten universities in the country and is one of the prestigious and ancient universities around the world. According to the international rating, it is included in 5% of the most honorable and popular educational centers. The educational institution can please a lot of directions, of which the most popular are the "Humanities", "Sociology", "Complexly-mathematical" disciplines. On the quality of teaching is one of the best, it is quoted almost in all countries of the world, and also belongs to the TOP-300 in the world rating. Graduates from this university employ employers around the world take almost with an absolute guarantee. The diploma of this institution is quite in demand on the Swiss labor market.

Cost of education

The academic year, consisting of two semesters, does not differ in structure from other classical forms of higher education. Educational at the University of Basel costs less than $ 2,000 per year, which is quite cheap for a country like Switzerland. Bachelor students who plan to obtain a master's degree should be counted on the amount of 1700 y. for the year of study. This institution offers financial assistance to students.

Infrastructure

BASEL is an educational institution of average occupancy. Its main workload is 12 thousand students. The admission committee receives applications from local and foreign citizens. To date, more than a quarter of students are foreigners. The academic composition of the university consists of 1,000 specialists. Most of the teachers came from abroad. Students can take part in exchange programs for students and learn how the education takes place in other countries, gain a wide range of experience. On the territory of the university there is a large library where students replenish their knowledge using the entire arsenal of printed and electronic publications. As for living conditions, the institution provides hostels for all nonresident students.

Teaching practices include reviewing materials in advance, small-group discussions, and working through questions together. Professor Susan Elizabeth Mango provided materials and assignments ahead of class, held discussions in Zoom breakout rooms, and then reviewed the subject with students.

In Marco Ronzani's classes, students studied part of the material independently, presented their findings to the group, and assessed their own work and that of their peers. Professor Samuel Allemann used interactive polls, portfolio assignments, discussions of scientific publications, artificial intelligence, and live broadcasts from the training pharmacy that featured role-play exercises in communicating with patients.

In 2023, the Teaching Excellence Awards received 549 nominations across five categories for 213 instructors.

• Professor Samuel Allemann won in the Modern Scholarship category,
• Dr. Caroline Ballebye Sørensen and Professor Michael Nash won in the Starke Fundamente category,
• Dr. Maria Thürk received the award in the Future Talents category,
• Dr. Anja Car, coordinator of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute program, received the award in the Dienst an der Lehre category.

• In 2023, students involved in teaching were eligible for nomination for the Teaching Excellence Awards for the first time.

• Students may take individual courses at Eucor partner universities without having to plan a semester abroad far in advance,
• after completing an Eucor course, students may have their credits and grades recognized, receive reimbursement for travel expenses, and obtain a certificate documenting their international study experience,
• SPARK Western Switzerland helps first-time project developers test an idea, develop a business model, and prepare to seek funding,
• an Entrepreneur in Residence provides startup founders with individual practical and strategic support,
• the Innovation Office at the University of Basel has incubated around 110 startups in natural sciences, finance, social sciences, and technology.

• the application or degree program change fee is 100 CHF. An additional 150 CHF is charged if a late application is accepted,
• semester registration during the additional registration period carries a fee of 50 CHF,
• course registration after the deadline carries a fee of 100 CHF,
• residence registration in Basel-Stadt costs between 25 and 150 CHF. The permit arrives by registered mail within three to six weeks.

Applications to the University of Basel must be submitted by the applicable deadline. Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of enrollment.

• international students and doctoral candidates need a valid residence permit to study in Switzerland,
• a visa or residence permit application requires an admission letter from the University of Basel, a written explanation of the proposed studies and subsequent plans, a résumé, proof of sufficient funds, and a commitment to leave Switzerland after completing or discontinuing the studies,
• financial means may be demonstrated through a guarantor who resides in Switzerland, personal funds of usually at least 24 000 CHF, an official scholarship, or a doctoral employment contract,
• visiting student status is available after successful completion of at least one year at a university recognized by the University of Basel. During the visit, students must remain enrolled at both the University of Basel and their home university,
• applicants may apply to only one University of Basel degree program at a time,
• proficiency in German and English is required for successful study.

The Innovation Office at the University of Basel gives startups access to funding, experienced entrepreneurs, and development programs spanning idea validation through project growth. The Propelling Grant provides funding without requiring founders to give up equity, supporting prototype development, market validation, and team building.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision